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3.7 magnitude earthquake hits Mendocino National Forest

According to the United States Geological Survey (USGS), the earthquake hit around 11:30 a.m.
Credit: U.S. Geological Survey
3.7 magnitude earthquake hits inside Mendocino National Forest

ALDER SPRINGS, Calif — A 3.7 magnitude earthquake hit inside Mendocino National Forest on Monday morning.

According to the United States Geological Survey (USGS), the earthquake hit around 11:30 a.m.

The USGS said that the epicenter was about 19 miles west of Elk Creek, Calif., 49 miles southwest of Red Bluff, Calif., and just over 100 miles northwest of Sacramento.

A map of where the earthquake was likely felt can be found HERE.

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